Sheriff Shot Dead in Broad Daylight: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum has been shot dead outside the county courthouse in Williamson, West Virginia. It’s the latest in a string of incidents where criminals have targeted high-profile law-enforcement personnel.

Here’s what we know so far:

1. He Was Eating Lunch

Crum was sworn in as sheriff in January. (Via Facebook)

Crum was eating lunch in his normal spot when he was gunned down in broad daylight. He was reportedly shot four times.

#BREAKING NEWS CONFIRMED:Mingo County Sheriff Crum was shot 4 times and has died.Deputy who was with Sheriff apprehended suspect.

4. He Was Known for Cracking Down on Drugs
Crum, who was sworn in January 1, ran on a platform of cracking down on drug dealers and recently made a large OxyContin bust:

I told the residents of this county while campaigning for the office of sheriff that getting drugs off the streets was my main objective, today, I signed my first criminal complaint since taking the oath of office and it was a warrant for possession and delivery of prescription drugs.